Vehicle Acquisition Network (VAN)
Vehicle Acquisition Network (VAN) is a purpose-built vehicle sourcing platform that enables car dealerships to acquire high-margin, fast-turning used vehicles directly from private sellers—bypassing auctions, reducing acquisition costs, and accelerating inventory turn.
Today’s automotive market is more competitive than ever. Wholesale prices are climbing, auction fees are rising, and reconditioning delays eat into profitability. VAN solves this by giving dealers the tools and talent they need to target, engage, and acquire for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) vehicles in their local market with speed and efficiency.
With VAN, dealers can:
Access thousands of local private-party listings in real time
Use AI-powered filters to find the most profitable cars
Automate personalized outreach and follow-up with sellers
Track communications, tasks, and acquisition progress in one unified CRM
Eliminate auction fees, transport delays, and wholesale surprises
For stores that lack time or staff to do this work in-house, VAN also offers a Managed Buyer program—a turnkey service where VAN’s expert acquisition team works on your behalf to find, contact, and negotiate with private sellers. It’s like hiring a full-time buyer without the overhead.
Whether you're a single rooftop looking for more control or a large group scaling a private-party acquisition strategy, VAN adapts to your dealership's workflow and goals. Dealers using VAN regularly see faster turn times, higher front-end grosses, and more predictable inventory pipelines.
Trusted by over 250 rooftops across the U.S. and Canada, VAN is how modern dealers compete with Carvana, CarMax, and other direct-to-consumer disruptors—by sourcing smarter, not just spending more.
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IUX
IUX delivers a comprehensive trading experience designed for professional traders, featuring more than 250 tradable assets across currencies, stocks, indices, cryptocurrencies, commodities, and thematic indices. With spreads starting at zero pips and commission-free trading, the platform combines cost-efficiency with institutional-grade liquidity to minimize slippage and enhance execution quality. The trading infrastructure is built on low-latency fiber optic connections and Equinix LD4 servers, providing execution speeds averaging less than 30 milliseconds for swift market access. Traders can choose from several platforms including the IUX proprietary App Trade and the widely-used MetaTrader 5, both offering seamless access on desktop and mobile devices. The platform supports advanced analytics, real-time market charts, an economic calendar, and margin/spread calculators to empower traders with actionable market insights. IUX Markets is licensed and regulated by the FSC Mauritius, FSA Saint Vincent and Grenadines, FSCA South Africa and ASIC Australia, and ensures strict compliance with PCI DSS standards, safeguarding customer funds and data privacy. The company maintains a robust reputation for innovation and client service, reflected in multiple industry awards. It also provides demo accounts for new traders to practice and gain confidence before engaging in live trading.
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IGNITE CTRM/ETRM
IGNITE emerges as a prominent platform specializing in Commodity and Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM/CTRM), dedicated to the complex mechanisms of commodity trading, logistics, and risk management. Its all-encompassing CTRM technology integrates a variety of crucial functionalities, such as pre-deal processes, contract management, trade financing, and recording transactions for both physical commodities and derivatives, alongside risk evaluation and monitoring, inventory management, operations, processing, realization, and settlement. This cutting-edge multi-commodity Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution provides clients with the agility and efficiency needed to excel in all aspects of their operations—covering front, middle, and back office—while significantly lowering expenses in comparison to its rivals. Having earned numerous accolades, IGNITE plays a crucial role in risk management, crafting trading strategies, and managing the accounting and administrative elements linked to commodity trading and its related functions. Its sophisticated features and user-friendly interface not only improve operational efficiency but also instill greater confidence in trading decisions, ultimately fostering a more robust trading environment. As businesses continue to navigate the complexities of commodity markets, the demand for innovative solutions like IGNITE is likely to grow, further solidifying its position in the industry.
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HERMES
Transform your commodity trading journey with Hermes Tech, the foremost provider of CTRM software solutions. Our state-of-the-art platform streamlines commodity trading, risk management, and logistics processes, effortlessly combining advanced technology with deep industry knowledge and user-friendly design.
By choosing Hermes Tech, you unlock a suite of customizable and scalable options specifically designed to address your distinct business requirements. Our extensive array of services equips you to navigate the intricate landscape of Commodity Trading and Risk Management (CTRM) with confidence.
Rely on our committed team of professionals to support you throughout the process, ensuring you maximize the benefits of our innovative CTRM software. Embrace the future of commodity trading with Hermes today and discover new horizons for your business growth.
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